Job summary The CRT Pharmacy team was set up in 2019 providing services to Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen. Due to the continued success of the service, further investment in 2023 allowed an ambitious expansion to extend the service to all 5 boroughs and to redesign the pharmacy service to rehabilitation wards in County and Chepstow Community Hospitals. One of our Clinical Pharmacist posts has become vacant giving an opportunity to join our rapidly developing Intermediate Care team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The team currently provide a Pharmacy service to Frailty Consultant-led 'hospital at home' patients, Therapies/Social Care-led Reablement patients, Nurse-led home parenteral service patients (including IV antimicrobials) and Community Falls patients. We take referrals from acute ward Pharmacy staff to ensure that frail/vulnerable patients are supported in taking medicines post discharge. The new funding allowed the exciting integration and ongoing redesign of the Pharmacy service provided to the community hospital rehabilitation wards of South Monmouthshire and Torfaen. Our role involves regular MDT meetings, home visits, virtual & actual consultant led ward rounds and data collection and analysis of contributions to patient care. Each day brings a new challenge, the chance to learn from those around us, job satisfaction and an opportunity to further develop the service This clinical pharmacist post based in Newport CRT also has a commitment to the Chepstow Community Hospital rehabilitation ward which offers an opportunity to work within, and support the development of, a truly integrated health and social care team. The role is supported by our excellent Pharmacy Technicians working at the top of their licence pushing at the boundaries of responsibilities. With a unique role working across the primary/secondary care interface we have built excellent relationships with community, practice based and acute hospital colleagues. The team is truly delivering 'A Healthier Wales'. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-PST009-0225 Job locations St Woolos Hospital 131 Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Job description Job responsibilities The recent comprehensive extension to current funding endorses the contribution of this Intermediate Care Pharmacy team. The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, giving more time for Pharmacists to be working at the top of their licence. To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development. You will practice within the Newport CRT as part of the clinical and social care teams and support the Pharmacy Technician led ward pharmacy service to the rehabilitation ward in Chepstow Community Hospital. You may also provide cover remotely and in person to other boroughs when needed as other members of the CRT Pharmacy team will likewise support you. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed). We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its development - please get in touch You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities The recent comprehensive extension to current funding endorses the contribution of this Intermediate Care Pharmacy team. The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, giving more time for Pharmacists to be working at the top of their licence. To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development. You will practice within the Newport CRT as part of the clinical and social care teams and support the Pharmacy Technician led ward pharmacy service to the rehabilitation ward in Chepstow Community Hospital. You may also provide cover remotely and in person to other boroughs when needed as other members of the CRT Pharmacy team will likewise support you. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed). We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its development - please get in touch You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Education and Training Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or BPharm equivalent. One-year pre-registration competency based training. Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council). Postgraduate Clinical Specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience. Independent Prescriber (or willing to undertake the necessary training for this qualification). Desirable Accredited tutor for UWCC Clinical Pharmacy Diploma MRPharmS (Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB). Working towards obtaining RPS faculty membership. Work Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience as Clinical Pharmacist or equivalent experience. Experience of Working in Care of the Elderly and Frailty. Desirable Experience of developing clinical pharmacy services at ward level. Knowledge and Understanding Essential Knowledge of Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management. An understanding of CRTs and the primary/secondary care interface. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals. Desirable Knowledge of the functions of the NHS. An understanding of health and social care structures. Skills and Attributes Essential Organisational abilities. Analytical abilities. Communication skills. Car driver (to be able to drive between sites and to patients' homes). Skilled at using Microsoft Office to produce word processed documents e.g., reports, procedures and audit data and prepare and deliver presentations using MS PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel to prepare reports. Desirable Tutoring & Training skills. Person Specification Education and Training Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or BPharm equivalent. One-year pre-registration competency based training. Registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council). Postgraduate Clinical Specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience. Independent Prescriber (or willing to undertake the necessary training for this qualification). Desirable Accredited tutor for UWCC Clinical Pharmacy Diploma MRPharmS (Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB). Working towards obtaining RPS faculty membership. Work Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience as Clinical Pharmacist or equivalent experience. Experience of Working in Care of the Elderly and Frailty. Desirable Experience of developing clinical pharmacy services at ward level. Knowledge and Understanding Essential Knowledge of Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics and the principles of medicines management. An understanding of CRTs and the primary/secondary care interface. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals. Desirable Knowledge of the functions of the NHS. An understanding of health and social care structures. Skills and Attributes Essential Organisational abilities. Analytical abilities. Communication skills. Car driver (to be able to drive between sites and to patients' homes). Skilled at using Microsoft Office to produce word processed documents e.g., reports, procedures and audit data and prepare and deliver presentations using MS PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel to prepare reports. Desirable Tutoring & Training skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Woolos Hospital 131 Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)